Banda
Singh's rule, though short-lived, had a far-reaching impact on the history
of the Punjab. With it began the decay of Mughal authority and the
demolition of the feudal system of society it had created. Banda Singh
increasing influence roused the ire of the Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah, who
journeyed northwards from Deccan to punish Sikhs. Instructions
were issued to the governors of Delhi and Oudh and other Mughal officers to
march towards Punjab. Prohibitory laws against Sikhs were passed. Fearing
that some Sikhs might not have smuggled themselves into the royal camp
disguised as Hindus, Bahadur Shah ordered all Hindus employed of imperial
forces to shave off their beards. Emperor
Bahadur Shah's order, issued on December 10, 1710 was a general warrant for
the faujdars to "kill the worshippers of Nanak, i.e. Sikhs, wherever they
are found. (Nanak Prastan ra Har ja kih bayaband baqatl rasanand)" Banda was
chased out of Every corner of Punjab and he took refuge in the Shivalik
hills.

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